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Schaar's Bluff Trail

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Schaar's Bluff Trail

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Schaar's Bluff Trail

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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area

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    Location: Dakota County, Minnesota, United States

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    January 24, 2024

    Road cycling

    Schaar's Bluff is a park atop the Mississippi River Bluffs that affords a great view of the vast river valley. It also serves as a trailhead for numerous hiking and biking trails along the bluff top.

    November 9, 2024

    Road cycling

    Great views of the lake. Amazing bike trail that is super wide, has great hills, cleared sandstone cliffs to make room for the trail, and a Bison herd to watch for.

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    Elevation 260 m

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    Location: Dakota County, Minnesota, United States

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